Window construction



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. f- -uNirsn WILLIAM EAIRLEY, resenters, oatrronivra. I

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' A a ueeuenimea September 24, 1926. sesam leases This invention relates to iinprove nentsin windows, andhas particular reference to a hinged window-construction..

The principal object of th's invention'fis to provide means whereby the ordinary vertically raising and lowering sashes may be swung inwardly or outwardly so as to take a'position withinthe room for the purpose ofventilation, or for a cleaning of the win dowpanes. 1 I 1 Another object is to provide a device of this character which ishsimple inconstruction, and therefore cheap to manufacture.

A further object is to provide means whereby oneor more of the sashesmay be swung independent of the other. A further object is to provide-a device of this character whichmay be employed either in old'or new buildingconstruction;

Other objects and advantages-willbe apparent during the course of the following description. i y

In the'accompanying drawings forming a part: of this specification, and in whichlike 5 numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same, I I

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a window constructed in accordance with my lIIVGII'. tion, and partly broken away in order to better illustrate the same,

Figure 2'is a cross-section taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1, a 1 1 Figure 3 is a cross-section taken on the line 3- -3 of Figure 1,

Fi ure 4 is aview similar to Figure 3 showing one of the sashes in a partly opened position, ,7 a i Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary detail view showing the hinge construction,

Fi ure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 showing the. sashes swung to open position,

Figure 7 is a detail perspective view showing the manner in which the hinges are positioned upon the supporting rods,

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one of the securing brackets, and

Figure 9 is a perspective view of one of the hinge members.

At the present time it is not possible to V swing a sliding sash out of its normal path of movement, as forinstance, into the room. I have therefore devised a hinge whereby the sliding sashes may be individually swung into the room either for the purpose of cleaning or for the purpose ofventilation, and

further I produce a window structure whereoperated as follows weight of the sash moves thereover.

in the effect of French doors may begained."

In the accompanying drawings wherein forthe purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 designates a w ndow" frame n which sashes 6 and 7 are positioned, the sash 6 being the uppersash and the sash 7 the lower sash. j 7

At 8, I have shown the customary weight box in which weights 9 move. These weights are attached by means of cables 11' totheir respective sashes 6 and 7. Extending between thetop and the window frame-are rods '12 and 13. Upon these rods 12 and 13 the sashes 6 and 7 respectively"areadapted COSlldGu The sash 6 has secured thereto spaced; hinge plates 14: which carry pintles 16, to which plntles are pivoted hinge plates 17, whichhinge plates in turn engage the rod 12 and are slidable thereon (see Figure f f A It is obvious that the weight of the sash would cause the rod 12 to bend, andin order to strengthen thesame', I place parallel thereto an auxiliary rod 18 which is secured to the frame 5 as'by screw eyes 19 and 21.

bottom A slider 22 is positioned upon the rods 12 mounted in a similar manner with the exception that the hinge plate corresponding to the hinge plate 17 of the sash6, is formed with a right angle bend therein as shown in Figure 9. This hinge plate is designated by the numeral 26, while its co-acting hinge plate nected to the sash 7. A roller 28 is secured to the sash 7 and engages .a molding 29 hingedly secured to the frame 5.

Theresult is that a window constructed in accordance with my invention may be Assuming that the window is closed as shown in Figurel, and itis desired to open the sash 7, the same maybe-elevated in the ordinary manner at which time the hinge plates 26 will slide upon the rod 13. As the lower hinge member contacts the slidable member 22, the same will be moved upward- 1y together with the sash thereby maintaining the proper bracing of the rod 13 as the Should it be desired to swing; the sash vertically, the sash is first move upwardly unt l the r l r 8 p sses the upper extrem 27 isshown in Figure .5 as being conity of the molding, after which the molding 29 may be moved to its full line position of Figure 4. p

The window may then be swung upon the rod 13 as indicated in Figure 4;, after which the upper sash 6 may he moved downwardly and swung upon its red 12.

Should it be desired toswing both win- (lows so that they will lie parallel, or in the position shown in Figure 6, further movement of the sash 7 will cause the window to swing upon the rod 13 as well as the pintle 16 which will bring the window to a point beyond the line of the window frame, after which the sash 6 may be moved to its position of Figure 6. V Y

It will thus be seen that I have provided a siinple construction which will accomplish all, the objects above set forth.

It is to be understood that the form vof my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that various changes in the mate'- rial, shape, size and arrangement of parts may he resor ed to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

, Having thus described my invention, I elaim: I

1. In a device of the character described, the combination with 'a window frame having a pair of sliding sashes positioned therein; a rod positioned adjacent each of said sashes, hinge connections extending between each of said rods and their respective sashes an auxiliary rod mounted parallel with each of said rods, a slider connecting said rods and their respective auxiliary rods, for the purpose specified. e o

2; In a device of the character described, the combination with a window frame having a pair of sliding sashes positioned therein, a rod positioned adjacent each of said sashes, hinge connections extending between each of said rods and their respective sashes, an auxiliary rod mounted parallel with each of said rods, a slider connecting said rods and their respective auxiliary rods, said slider being positioned between the hinge connections of each of said sashes and their respective rods.

8. In a device of the character described, the combination with a window frame having a pair of sliding sashes positioned therein, a rod positioned adjacent each of said sashes and extending to the top from the bottom of said window frame, spaced hinge plates secured to each of said sashes, pivoted hinge plates secured to said first: mentioned hinge plates, said second mentioned hinge plates being adapted to engage and slide on their respective rods, an auxiliary rod positioned parallel to each of said first mentioned rods, a slider connecting said rods and their auxiliary rods, said slider being positioned between the hinge connections of each of said sashes and their respective ro'ds.

In testimony whereof I ailix my signature.

WILLIAM rAInLnY.

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